A new coalition is calling for a change in Canada’s “failed” approach to alcohol, tobacco and drug controls. Donald MacPherson, director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition that was formed in March and launched yesterday in Vancouver, said the country should focus on building a strong health, social and human-rights approach to drug-policy … [Read more...]
High profile B.C. lawyer charged with assault
November 29, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A B.C. lawyer who defended one of the men accused in the Air India terror bombings has been charged in an altercation on a downtown Vancouver street last week.Sixty-seven-year-old Terry Edward Laliberte is facing two counts of assault in an incident on Nov. 21st.Police say witnesses reported the driver of a car got out of his vehicle … [Read more...]
Delta high school teacher charged with sexual assault
November 10, 2011 by
DELTA, B.C. - A high school teacher in Delta, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault. Delta police say an investigation began Nov. 4 after a young girl reported she had been attacked near the Delta Secondary School gym. A 43-year-old teacher at the suburban Vancouver high school was arrested two days later. The man has been released under … [Read more...]
High Risk Offender
October 25, 2011 by
The Vancouver Police Department is putting out a warning about a man named Frank William Skani. They say he poses a danger to women. He's a two time federal offender who was serving 10 years for sexual assault with a weapon and forcible confinement. He finished his sentence but was then arrested in 2008 for sexual assault. Skani is a 33 … [Read more...]
High time for St. Paul’s
October 6, 2011 by
A Vancouver mayoral candidate wants to expand St. Paul’s Hospital by lifting height restrictions on the century-old facility. “This hospital here has been an anchor in the West End for 100 years,” said Coun. Suzanne Anton at a press conference yesterday. “As mayor I will do everything in my power to keep it here. Lifting those artificial height … [Read more...]
Jonathan Bacon's transformation was gradual, say B.C. high school associates
August 17, 2011 by
Jonathan Bacon wasn't always a bully or thug, say those who knew the notorious gangster back in high school, long before he embarked on a life of ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Jets fly high with new fighter jet logo
July 25, 2011 by
WINNIPEG - Goodbye stylized hockey stick. The Winnipeg Jets have adopted a decidedly military look for their new logo. The team unveiled a design Friday that shows a sleek fighter jet pointing ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
